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The New Zoning Code-One Year Review
Public feedback sessions for community members, developers, design professionals, attorneys and others who have used the zoning code are scheduled for June.
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In the media
Here’s a chance to complain, praise new Phila. zoning code
Thursday, May 30, 2013 | By Natalie Kostelni
As Philly land bank momentum slows, proponents want administration to take lead
Monday, May 20, 2013 | By Patrick Kerkstra
Changing Skyline: Phila. zoning board undermines planning vision
Saturday, May 4, 2013 | By Inga Saffron
Close the door
Friday, April 26, 2013 | Philadelphia Daily News
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ZONING
Changing Skyline: Proposed remapping of Center City land use covers much-needed ground
03/16/2013 |
By Inga Saffron for The Inquirer
In a new zoning map, planners have updated classifications for all blocks in Center City. This layout concentrates skyscrapers and tall buildings in the center, where public transportation is most active, and has residential zones fanning out from the middle. The Planning Commission and City Council must approve the new map for these changes to take effect. Read more
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
PCPC: New Counter Review Hours
05/13/2013 |
The Philadelphia City Planning Commission will be changing the times when staff is available to review and stamp plans. Effective June 3, the hours for plan review will be 9:00 a.m. to noon and 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Updated Report on Tax Abatement Released
05/13/2013 |
Economist and Building Industry Association Board Member Kevin Gillen has authored a new report on Philadelphia’s ten-year tax abatement with updated statistics on the size and distribution of tax-abated properties in the city. Read the executive summary, briefing and the full report.
VACANT LAND
Building industry supports land bank legislation
05/30/2013 |
The Inquirer Op-Ed
The Building Industry Association of Philadelphia joined the Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations and the Asociacion Puertorriquenos en Marcha to push City Council and Mayor Nutter to make a Philadelphia Land Bank a reality in the next four weeks. Read Before recess, pass land bank bill.
Momentum Grows for Land Bank
05/13/2013 |
While City Council focuses on AVI and other budget issues, land bank advocates are pushing for a hearing on proposed legislation in May so that a vote can take place in June. Councilwoman Maria Quiñones-Sánchez and Councilman Bill Green resubmitted legislation to create a Philadelphia land bank that would transform the City’s fragmented land-holding system into a single, streamlined entity with the power to quickly acquire and strategically dispose of vacant properties. The updated bills reflect a year-long collaborative process, including stakeholders from Council, the Nutter administration, and citywide coalitions representing nonprofit community organizations and for-profit developers. Read the full press release. View bills 130156 and 130157.
New Land Bank Website
03/19/2013 |
The Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations (PACDC) and Next Great City/PennFuture have launched a new website focusing on restoring vacant and tax-delinquent property. This website, www.phillylandbank.org, will feature updates on the city’s ongoing efforts to establish a land bank and resources for citizens who want to take action in rejuvenating 40,000 parcels of vacant properties.